Mallee Sustainable Farming is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean Mason to its Board of directors. With a distinguished background in soil chemistry and agronomy, Dr. Mason brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the organisation.

Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Angela Ewing as our new Specialist Director. With an impressive career spanning agriculture, emergency management, governance, and government affairs, Angela brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the MSF board.

Mallee Sustainable Farming is excited to announce the launch of an Emerging Leadership Program, a five-day leadership development initiative designed for adults aged 18 to 30 years who are passionate about creating thriving futures in the Victorian Mallee communities through collective leadership.

The life membership award to Ms Paula Gordon recognised the significant contribution and dedication to Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) and the dryland farming industry over more than two decades.

Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Penny Roberts as its new Research Manager and through the new position, anticipate fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that will further drive sustainability and progress in the farming practices of the Mallee region.

Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF) is proud to announce the appointment of Jenny Garonne as its new Managing Director.

As the dust settles on the 2024 harvest, farmers are analyzing yield data to evaluate the impacts of drought and frosty conditions on their crops. With this information in hand, it’s the perfect time to assess nutrient removal from grain or hay production and plan next season’s fertiliser program more effectively.

In this blog, we share insights from Sean Mason of Agronomy Solutions, who discusses the nutrient dynamics of hay versus grain production, the often-overlooked role of potassium, and strategies like soil testing and variable rate technology to optimise input efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with nutrient loss from hay cutting or planning for soil health in 2025, this post offers practical advice to help balance productivity and sustainability.

Dry conditions can challenge even the most experienced livestock producers, but smart strategies like containment feeding offer a path to preserving your feed base, maintaining livestock condition, and boosting productivity.

Dry conditions can challenge even the most experienced livestock producers, but smart strategies like containment feeding offer a path to preserving your feed base, maintaining livestock condition, and boosting productivity.

Soil carbon is a hot topic in agriculture, but what does it really mean for farmers in low-rainfall areas like the SW NSW Mallee? Our recent webinar, hosted by Mallee Sustainable Farming and the Soil CRC, took a close look at what soil carbon looks like in our Mallee region, and what goals we should have in managing it.

At Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF), our field days are designed to bring the latest research and practical insights directly to the farming community. A key focus of these events has been the demonstration of different soil amelioration practices and their potential to improve crop emergence and yield on challenging sandy soils, typical of the Mallee region.

At Mallee Sustainable Farming (MSF), our field days are designed to bring the latest research and practical insights directly to the farming community. A key focus of these events has been the demonstration of different soil amelioration practices and their potential to improve crop emergence and yield on challenging sandy soils, typical of the Mallee region.